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Assessing the clinical effect of low-level laser therapy added to usual care for plantar fasciitis
October 2018
Assessing the clinical effect of low-level laser therapy added to usual care for plantar fasciitis
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Low-level laser therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis: a randomized controlled trial
Lasers Med Sci. 2018 Jul;33(5):949-958. doi: 10.1007/s10103-017-2423-3Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
49 patients with plantar fasciitis were randomized to usual care, including home exercises and noncustom insoles, with or without the addition of low-level laser therapy. Outcomes included subjective function on the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Score (AOFAS), walking speed and cadence from a 12-minute walk test, and pain on activity, with follow-up performed after 3 weeks and 3 mont...
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